Kia Carens: Lighting control / Auto light

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting / Lighting control / Auto light

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.

CAUTION

Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel, this will ensure better auto-light system control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating on the front windshield, the Auto light system may not work properly.

Headlight position

When the light switch is in the headlight position the head, tail, position, license and instrument panel lights are ON. ✽ NOTICE The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the hea ...

High - beam operation

1. Turn the light switch to the headlight position. 2. Push the lever away from you. The high-beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are switched on. To prevent the battery from ...

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